Locations : Frankfurt London Madrid Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path within BCG's Risk & Compliance (R&C) Practice Area (PA), you will deliver against client and commercial priorities for Credit Risk Management ('Topic'). Part of the role is acting in a consulting capacity to case teams and the remainder managing assets, IP, tools and team processes. You will grow and deploy a team of experts to directly support client case work, content development and business build initiatives. You will drive the Intellectual Property (IP)/content agenda for your topic, including the building of technical tools, with support from internal information technology colleagues. You will be responsible for the team's performance across all key performance indicators (case billability, quality, content creation, etc.). The R&C PA helps clients to manage key risks strategically, to advance organizational resilience and establish a profound risk culture, by defining and transforming R&C operating models. We cover a diverse set of topics across financial and non-financial risks and assist in enabling clients' strategy through technical enablement with the help of our deep expertise in risk modelling, analytics and digitization. As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage, you will engage with case teams & clients based on your individual expertise and demonstrate differentiated impact and value-add to BCG clients and case teams. As a Credit Risk Management expert, you will be familiar with risks that can impact upon Credit Risk Management. Provision of credit is a key driver of economic growth and supports individuals and companies to achieve their goals. We support clients with their most complex credit risk management challenges. Our expertise covers strategy, process and methodology development for the most sophisticated banks and Financial Technology lenders. A typical case involves supporting a client optimize their credit process to improve customer experience, reduce costs and improve the quality of credit decisions. This means we deliver to clients advanced analytics, technology and operations support. You will be experienced in organisational risk management processes, including risk assessment methodologies, risk appetite and risk tolerance setting, Compliance monitoring, Issues Management, Corrective Action Plans, Controls design / testing and Key Risk Indicators. You will be technologically savvy, able to interface easily with technical teams and be familiar and inquisitive with all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it relates to risk management, including the build and use of AI tools in second line of defence functions and also the risk management of AI. Familiarity using risk management technical tools ('risk tech' and 'reg tech') is desirable. Previous experience supporting heavily regulated corporates through a period of regulatory scrutiny or transformation would also be valuable. YOU'RE GOOD AT Leading problem solving and solutioning for clients and driving towards pragmatic solutions tailored to the business context Leading development and commercialization of knowledge and assets e.g. tools, including non-financial risk management frameworks, target operating models, and cost optimisation scenarios Engaging and communicating with senior stakeholders, demonstrating expert presence and credibility Leading projects in a highly effective manner, mobilizing the team to deliver on business priorities and commercial impact Acting as a highly effective coach and mentor, guiding team members to achieve goals efficiently and effectively an ambassador for the team and role model for team members Working in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment Staying current in your topic and forward thinking with regards to market trends Working autonomously, understanding nuances and hierarchies in the operating environment Innovating, ideating and taking a proactive approach; applying yourself to the task at hand, even if the task is not necessarily a direct responsibility of the role - a great team player What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required 5+ years consulting experience in Banking / Finance; candidates with consulting experience preferred In lieu of consulting experience, 7+ years minimum industry experience required; 10-12+ years of industry experience strongly preferred in Banking / Finance Tenures of at least 2 years in a second line function (ideally Credit Risk modelling) or a 1.5 Line function ('in business risk and controls') focused on Credit Risk processes. Risk management experience in a number of corporate entities Experienced in design, development and implementing credit risk models (Probability of Default (PD), Exposure at Default (EAD), Loss Given Default (LGD), scorecards, stress testing) and credit portfolio assessment Experience in preparing documentation and reports for senior management, auditors, and regulators Awareness and some experience using Artificial Intelligence in Credit Risk management Fluency in English and German; added extra if fluent in any or all of these: Spanish, Italian Exceptional attention to detail. You ensure superior quality work output of yourself and others. You build trust and establish a reputation for thoroughness and integrity. You deliver strong people leadership, to provide a best-in-class team experience Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with, and manage internal and external stakeholders, while working in a global collaborative team environment Solid commercial acumen Who You'll Work With As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of BCG Vantage positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative BCG Vantage careers. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Locations : Frankfurt London Madrid Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path within BCG's Risk & Compliance (R&C) Practice Area (PA), you will deliver against client and commercial priorities for Credit Risk Management ('Topic'). Part of the role is acting in a consulting capacity to case teams and the remainder managing assets, IP, tools and team processes. You will grow and deploy a team of experts to directly support client case work, content development and business build initiatives. You will drive the Intellectual Property (IP)/content agenda for your topic, including the building of technical tools, with support from internal information technology colleagues. You will be responsible for the team's performance across all key performance indicators (case billability, quality, content creation, etc.). The R&C PA helps clients to manage key risks strategically, to advance organizational resilience and establish a profound risk culture, by defining and transforming R&C operating models. We cover a diverse set of topics across financial and non-financial risks and assist in enabling clients' strategy through technical enablement with the help of our deep expertise in risk modelling, analytics and digitization. As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage, you will engage with case teams & clients based on your individual expertise and demonstrate differentiated impact and value-add to BCG clients and case teams. As a Credit Risk Management expert, you will be familiar with risks that can impact upon Credit Risk Management. Provision of credit is a key driver of economic growth and supports individuals and companies to achieve their goals. We support clients with their most complex credit risk management challenges. Our expertise covers strategy, process and methodology development for the most sophisticated banks and Financial Technology lenders. A typical case involves supporting a client optimize their credit process to improve customer experience, reduce costs and improve the quality of credit decisions. This means we deliver to clients advanced analytics, technology and operations support. You will be experienced in organisational risk management processes, including risk assessment methodologies, risk appetite and risk tolerance setting, Compliance monitoring, Issues Management, Corrective Action Plans, Controls design / testing and Key Risk Indicators. You will be technologically savvy, able to interface easily with technical teams and be familiar and inquisitive with all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it relates to risk management, including the build and use of AI tools in second line of defence functions and also the risk management of AI. Familiarity using risk management technical tools ('risk tech' and 'reg tech') is desirable. Previous experience supporting heavily regulated corporates through a period of regulatory scrutiny or transformation would also be valuable. YOU'RE GOOD AT Leading problem solving and solutioning for clients and driving towards pragmatic solutions tailored to the business context Leading development and commercialization of knowledge and assets e.g. tools, including non-financial risk management frameworks, target operating models, and cost optimisation scenarios Engaging and communicating with senior stakeholders, demonstrating expert presence and credibility Leading projects in a highly effective manner, mobilizing the team to deliver on business priorities and commercial impact Acting as a highly effective coach and mentor, guiding team members to achieve goals efficiently and effectively an ambassador for the team and role model for team members Working in an ever changing and complex environment, and comfortable with ambiguity and navigating a fast-paced environment Staying current in your topic and forward thinking with regards to market trends Working autonomously, understanding nuances and hierarchies in the operating environment Innovating, ideating and taking a proactive approach; applying yourself to the task at hand, even if the task is not necessarily a direct responsibility of the role - a great team player What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required 5+ years consulting experience in Banking / Finance; candidates with consulting experience preferred In lieu of consulting experience, 7+ years minimum industry experience required; 10-12+ years of industry experience strongly preferred in Banking / Finance Tenures of at least 2 years in a second line function (ideally Credit Risk modelling) or a 1.5 Line function ('in business risk and controls') focused on Credit Risk processes. Risk management experience in a number of corporate entities Experienced in design, development and implementing credit risk models (Probability of Default (PD), Exposure at Default (EAD), Loss Given Default (LGD), scorecards, stress testing) and credit portfolio assessment Experience in preparing documentation and reports for senior management, auditors, and regulators Awareness and some experience using Artificial Intelligence in Credit Risk management Fluency in English and German; added extra if fluent in any or all of these: Spanish, Italian Exceptional attention to detail. You ensure superior quality work output of yourself and others. You build trust and establish a reputation for thoroughness and integrity. You deliver strong people leadership, to provide a best-in-class team experience Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with, and manage internal and external stakeholders, while working in a global collaborative team environment Solid commercial acumen Who You'll Work With As a Senior Manager - BCG Vantage on our Topic Activation path, you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of BCG Vantage positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative BCG Vantage careers. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Senior Audit Manager, Digital, Data and Technology Specialism Salary: National: £73,142 - £79,550/ London £77,124 - £84,724 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: We will consider applications from people able to access the following offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Bootle, Croydon, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading and Swansea About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role The post holder will have a strategic leadership and delivery role within the Agency and will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, impactful audit programme within your span of control in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) in the UK Public Sector or other relevant professional standards. The post holder will lead and manage a portfolio of audit delivery, including delivering individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, providing people management, engagement supervision and oversight to teams delivering individual engagements in a matrix model. The post holder will require a deep understanding of your clients' operations, key risks, and priorities whilst building strong, productive relationships at all levels and delivering challenging messages with professionalism and clarity. The post holder will provide DDaT specialism input and insight into the shaping of audit strategies and plans across a portfolio. You will identify key risks and engage stakeholders with credibility and impact, working closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). This role will play a key role in upholding quality assurance, the Agency's reputation and strengthening the function including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. The post holder will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader, providing portfolio direction and alignment. Adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The post holder will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities, to optimise overall Agency delivery. You will work with resource managers to ensure resource is deployed effectively to optimise performance and outcomes. Role responsibilities: Ensure that the work of the DDaT audit specialism produces value-adding insights which enable GIAA's clients to identify and effectively manage their IT risks. Identify common issues arising from DDaT assurance and advisory activity and sharing these across GIAA's client base to facilitate improved risk awareness and mitigation. Develop and maintaining effective working relationships with the Central Digital and Data Office, Government Security Group, and other governmental bodies responsible for DDaT functional leadership, ensuring alignment of the DDaT specialism's work with applicable functional frameworks. Identify and develop means by which the DDaT specialism might further contribute to the implementation of GIAA's strategy by generating new lines of business and income streams. Lead the creation of knowledge sharing tools and products to enable upskilling and consistent delivery of DDaT assurance activity across GIAA, including by colleagues who do not currently sit within the DDaT specialism. Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing a portfolio of audit delivery from planning through to reporting. Acting as the engagement supervisor for all audits within your agreed allocation. You will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities to optimise overall Agency delivery Shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage stakeholders with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Provide portfolio direction and alignment you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, ensuring audit services remain responsive to risk priorities. Provide leadership and oversight as a People Manager and/or Engagement Manager in a matrix model for a team of auditors across multiple regions. (Specific training will be given if you are allocated a People Manager role due to the Line Management responsibilities). Provide leadership around the provision of assurance regarding the implementation of digital / technical programmes. Provide knowledge and understanding of emerging tech and related risks (both technical and people impact/adoption based). Experience of delivering Digital, Data or Technology change initiatives would be an advantage. About You: You will have significant experience in effective decision making, successfully planning, managing, and delivering a portfolio of risk-based DDaT internal audits to time, quality and budget including the ability to assess skills and resource gaps in audit service delivery. Leading and supporting change at a team and organisational level, adopting a continuous improvement approach which contributes to the wider corporate responsibilities of the organisations. Strong strategic thinking skills and an ability to interpret complex, conflicting information and make sound judgements. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across an organisation at all levels, influencing senior stakeholders to adopt good practice internal control, risk management and governance processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex audit judgements and deliver insight for senior and specialist audiences. Proven track record in successfully leading, managing and developing teams in a matrix management setting either as an engagement supervisor or people manager. Qualifications Candidates must hold at least one of the following (or equivalent): Chartered Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors UK & Ireland; or An equivalent professional qualification in Accountancy - current full member of one of five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland), or CIMA; OR A recognised IT qualification: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT Member of the Chartered Institute for Information Technology We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years' service For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Senior Audit Manager, Digital, Data and Technology Specialism Salary: National: £73,142 - £79,550/ London £77,124 - £84,724 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: We will consider applications from people able to access the following offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Bootle, Croydon, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading and Swansea About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role The post holder will have a strategic leadership and delivery role within the Agency and will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, impactful audit programme within your span of control in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) in the UK Public Sector or other relevant professional standards. The post holder will lead and manage a portfolio of audit delivery, including delivering individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, providing people management, engagement supervision and oversight to teams delivering individual engagements in a matrix model. The post holder will require a deep understanding of your clients' operations, key risks, and priorities whilst building strong, productive relationships at all levels and delivering challenging messages with professionalism and clarity. The post holder will provide DDaT specialism input and insight into the shaping of audit strategies and plans across a portfolio. You will identify key risks and engage stakeholders with credibility and impact, working closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). This role will play a key role in upholding quality assurance, the Agency's reputation and strengthening the function including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. The post holder will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader, providing portfolio direction and alignment. Adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The post holder will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities, to optimise overall Agency delivery. You will work with resource managers to ensure resource is deployed effectively to optimise performance and outcomes. Role responsibilities: Ensure that the work of the DDaT audit specialism produces value-adding insights which enable GIAA's clients to identify and effectively manage their IT risks. Identify common issues arising from DDaT assurance and advisory activity and sharing these across GIAA's client base to facilitate improved risk awareness and mitigation. Develop and maintaining effective working relationships with the Central Digital and Data Office, Government Security Group, and other governmental bodies responsible for DDaT functional leadership, ensuring alignment of the DDaT specialism's work with applicable functional frameworks. Identify and develop means by which the DDaT specialism might further contribute to the implementation of GIAA's strategy by generating new lines of business and income streams. Lead the creation of knowledge sharing tools and products to enable upskilling and consistent delivery of DDaT assurance activity across GIAA, including by colleagues who do not currently sit within the DDaT specialism. Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing a portfolio of audit delivery from planning through to reporting. Acting as the engagement supervisor for all audits within your agreed allocation. You will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities to optimise overall Agency delivery Shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage stakeholders with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Provide portfolio direction and alignment you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, ensuring audit services remain responsive to risk priorities. Provide leadership and oversight as a People Manager and/or Engagement Manager in a matrix model for a team of auditors across multiple regions. (Specific training will be given if you are allocated a People Manager role due to the Line Management responsibilities). Provide leadership around the provision of assurance regarding the implementation of digital / technical programmes. Provide knowledge and understanding of emerging tech and related risks (both technical and people impact/adoption based). Experience of delivering Digital, Data or Technology change initiatives would be an advantage. About You: You will have significant experience in effective decision making, successfully planning, managing, and delivering a portfolio of risk-based DDaT internal audits to time, quality and budget including the ability to assess skills and resource gaps in audit service delivery. Leading and supporting change at a team and organisational level, adopting a continuous improvement approach which contributes to the wider corporate responsibilities of the organisations. Strong strategic thinking skills and an ability to interpret complex, conflicting information and make sound judgements. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across an organisation at all levels, influencing senior stakeholders to adopt good practice internal control, risk management and governance processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex audit judgements and deliver insight for senior and specialist audiences. Proven track record in successfully leading, managing and developing teams in a matrix management setting either as an engagement supervisor or people manager. Qualifications Candidates must hold at least one of the following (or equivalent): Chartered Member of The Institute of Internal Auditors UK & Ireland; or An equivalent professional qualification in Accountancy - current full member of one of five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland), or CIMA; OR A recognised IT qualification: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT Member of the Chartered Institute for Information Technology We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years' service For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious senior manager to join the Methodology team in the Audit Quality Department (AQD). The successful candidate will have significant experience in audit, in managing an audit and audit-related projects, with exemplary technical skills regarding auditing standards. The role will be primarily based either in the Baker Street Office in London or in a region office location. Travel to other offices may be required. As part of the Methodology team, providing advice and ensuring compliance with ISAs and the firm's audit methodology including: Managing and supporting with the delivery of key Audit Methodology & Reporting Projects which entails guidance, support, proposed changes to the audit tool and training General Methodology projects which include writing and updating technical guidance and policies Responding to audit methodology and reporting queries and consultations from audit staff at all levels on the helpline Development and delivery of audit methodology training content relevant to key methodology and reporting projects Representative for a sector or office which includes responding to sector or local audit specific queries, training and support with developing sector specific content Methodology team specific duties following our system of quality management. The successful candidate will have proven audit experience at manager level or above, as well as an ability to communicate with partners and staff at all levels. you'll be someone with: ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification Considers themselves an expert with regards to the UK auditing standards Wide-ranging practical experience regarding application of ISAs and audit methodology is essential including experience as an audit manager; experience in an audit technical role advising audit staff as well as experience in IT auditing techniques would be an added advantage Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative High attention to detail Experience of training design, development and delivery Strong problem solving skills Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious senior manager to join the Methodology team in the Audit Quality Department (AQD). The successful candidate will have significant experience in audit, in managing an audit and audit-related projects, with exemplary technical skills regarding auditing standards. The role will be primarily based either in the Baker Street Office in London or in a region office location. Travel to other offices may be required. As part of the Methodology team, providing advice and ensuring compliance with ISAs and the firm's audit methodology including: Managing and supporting with the delivery of key Audit Methodology & Reporting Projects which entails guidance, support, proposed changes to the audit tool and training General Methodology projects which include writing and updating technical guidance and policies Responding to audit methodology and reporting queries and consultations from audit staff at all levels on the helpline Development and delivery of audit methodology training content relevant to key methodology and reporting projects Representative for a sector or office which includes responding to sector or local audit specific queries, training and support with developing sector specific content Methodology team specific duties following our system of quality management. The successful candidate will have proven audit experience at manager level or above, as well as an ability to communicate with partners and staff at all levels. you'll be someone with: ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification Considers themselves an expert with regards to the UK auditing standards Wide-ranging practical experience regarding application of ISAs and audit methodology is essential including experience as an audit manager; experience in an audit technical role advising audit staff as well as experience in IT auditing techniques would be an added advantage Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative High attention to detail Experience of training design, development and delivery Strong problem solving skills Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
449105 Senior Audit Manager (PPM Specialism) Salary: National: £73,142 - £79,550/ London £77,124 - £84,724 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: We will consider applications from people able to access the following offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Bootle, Croydon, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading and Swansea. About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role The post holder will have a strategic leadership and delivery role within the Agency and will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, impactful audit programme within their span of control in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) in the UK Public Sector or other relevant professional standards. The post holder will lead and manage a portfolio of audit delivery, including delivering individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, providing people management, engagement supervision and oversight to teams delivering individual engagement in a matrix. The post holder will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader, providing portfolio direction and alignment. Adept as fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The post holder will require a deep understanding of clients' operations, key risks, and priorities whilst building strong, productive relationships at all levels and delivering challenging messages with professionalism and clarity. The post holder will provide Programme and Project Management (PPM) specialism input and insight into the shaping of audit strategies and plans across a portfolio. Identifying key risks and engaging stakeholders with credibility and impact, the post holder will work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). This role will play a key role in upholding quality assurance, the Agency's reputation and strengthening the function including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. The post holder will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities, to optimise overall Agency delivery. Working with resource managers to ensure resource is deployed effectively to optimise performance and outcomes. Role responsibilities Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing a portfolio of audit delivery from planning through to reporting. Acting as the engagement supervisor for all audits within your agreed allocation. You will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities to optimise overall Agency delivery. Deliver value-adding PPM audit insights that help GIAA clients identify, understand, and manage project and programme delivery risks. Shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage stakeholders with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Identify and share common PPM assurance and advisory issues across GIAA's client base to improve risk awareness and mitigation. Build and maintain strong relationships with the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) and the National Audit Office (NAO) to share knowledge and align assurance approaches where possible. Grow the PPM specialism's contribution to GIAA's strategy by developing new capabilities, knowledge-sharing tools, and potential income streams. Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Provide portfolio direction and alignment by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, ensuring audit services remain responsive to risk priorities. Lead the strategic management of client relationships, including regular engagement with senior internal and client management including occasional attendance at ARAC's and preparation of ARAC papers. Provide leadership and oversight as a People Manager and/or Engagement Manager in a matrix model for a team of auditors across multiple regions. (Specific training will be given if you are allocated a People Manager role due to the Line Management responsibilities). About You You will have significant experience in effective decision making, successfully planning, managing, and delivering a portfolio of risk-based internal audits, including Programme and Project Management audits, to time, quality and budget including the ability to assess skills and resource gaps in audit service delivery. Leading and supporting change at a team and organisational level, adopting a continuous improvement approach which contributes to the wider corporate responsibilities of the organisations. Strong strategic thinking skills and an ability to interpret complex, conflicting information and make sound judgements. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across an organisation at all levels, influencing senior stakeholders to adopt good practice internal control, risk management and governance processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex audit judgements and deliver insight for senior and specialist audiences. Proven track record in successfully leading, managing and developing teams in a matrix management setting either as an engagement supervisor or people manager. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Qualifications All candidates will need to demonstrate full current membership of a recognised professional accountancy/audit body. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years' service For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
449105 Senior Audit Manager (PPM Specialism) Salary: National: £73,142 - £79,550/ London £77,124 - £84,724 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. Location: We will consider applications from people able to access the following offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Bootle, Croydon, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Reading and Swansea. About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role The post holder will have a strategic leadership and delivery role within the Agency and will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, impactful audit programme within their span of control in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) in the UK Public Sector or other relevant professional standards. The post holder will lead and manage a portfolio of audit delivery, including delivering individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, providing people management, engagement supervision and oversight to teams delivering individual engagement in a matrix. The post holder will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader, providing portfolio direction and alignment. Adept as fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The post holder will require a deep understanding of clients' operations, key risks, and priorities whilst building strong, productive relationships at all levels and delivering challenging messages with professionalism and clarity. The post holder will provide Programme and Project Management (PPM) specialism input and insight into the shaping of audit strategies and plans across a portfolio. Identifying key risks and engaging stakeholders with credibility and impact, the post holder will work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). This role will play a key role in upholding quality assurance, the Agency's reputation and strengthening the function including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. The post holder will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities, to optimise overall Agency delivery. Working with resource managers to ensure resource is deployed effectively to optimise performance and outcomes. Role responsibilities Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing a portfolio of audit delivery from planning through to reporting. Acting as the engagement supervisor for all audits within your agreed allocation. You will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities to optimise overall Agency delivery. Deliver value-adding PPM audit insights that help GIAA clients identify, understand, and manage project and programme delivery risks. Shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage stakeholders with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Identify and share common PPM assurance and advisory issues across GIAA's client base to improve risk awareness and mitigation. Build and maintain strong relationships with the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) and the National Audit Office (NAO) to share knowledge and align assurance approaches where possible. Grow the PPM specialism's contribution to GIAA's strategy by developing new capabilities, knowledge-sharing tools, and potential income streams. Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Provide portfolio direction and alignment by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, ensuring audit services remain responsive to risk priorities. Lead the strategic management of client relationships, including regular engagement with senior internal and client management including occasional attendance at ARAC's and preparation of ARAC papers. Provide leadership and oversight as a People Manager and/or Engagement Manager in a matrix model for a team of auditors across multiple regions. (Specific training will be given if you are allocated a People Manager role due to the Line Management responsibilities). About You You will have significant experience in effective decision making, successfully planning, managing, and delivering a portfolio of risk-based internal audits, including Programme and Project Management audits, to time, quality and budget including the ability to assess skills and resource gaps in audit service delivery. Leading and supporting change at a team and organisational level, adopting a continuous improvement approach which contributes to the wider corporate responsibilities of the organisations. Strong strategic thinking skills and an ability to interpret complex, conflicting information and make sound judgements. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across an organisation at all levels, influencing senior stakeholders to adopt good practice internal control, risk management and governance processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex audit judgements and deliver insight for senior and specialist audiences. Proven track record in successfully leading, managing and developing teams in a matrix management setting either as an engagement supervisor or people manager. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Qualifications All candidates will need to demonstrate full current membership of a recognised professional accountancy/audit body. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years' service For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role As a Senior Audit Manager requires a strategic leadership and delivery role within the Agency and will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, impactful audit programme. You will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader providing portfolio direction and alignment, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The successful candidate will: Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing the development of the Agency's and wider function's approach to the internal audit of the new government shared service clusters. Shape and drive the implementation of a shared services audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage stakeholders with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Close liaison with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders. About You All candidates will need to demonstrate full current membership of recognised professional accountancy/audit body. You will have significant experience in effective decision making, successfully planning, managing, and delivering a portfolio of risk-based internal audits to time, quality and budget including the ability to assess skills and resource gaps in audit service delivery. Leading and supporting change at a team and organisational level, adopting a continuous improvement approach which contributes to the wider corporate responsibilities of the organisations. Strong strategic thinking skills and an ability to interpret complex, conflicting information and make sound judgements. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across an organisation at all levels, influencing senior stakeholders to adopt good practice internal control, risk management and governance processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex audit judgements and deliver insight for senior and specialist audiences. Proven track record in successfully leading, managing and developing teams in a matrix management setting either as an engagement supervisor or people manager. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years' service For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role As a Senior Audit Manager requires a strategic leadership and delivery role within the Agency and will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, impactful audit programme. You will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader providing portfolio direction and alignment, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The successful candidate will: Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing the development of the Agency's and wider function's approach to the internal audit of the new government shared service clusters. Shape and drive the implementation of a shared services audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage stakeholders with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Close liaison with a range of senior internal and external stakeholders. About You All candidates will need to demonstrate full current membership of recognised professional accountancy/audit body. You will have significant experience in effective decision making, successfully planning, managing, and delivering a portfolio of risk-based internal audits to time, quality and budget including the ability to assess skills and resource gaps in audit service delivery. Leading and supporting change at a team and organisational level, adopting a continuous improvement approach which contributes to the wider corporate responsibilities of the organisations. Strong strategic thinking skills and an ability to interpret complex, conflicting information and make sound judgements. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across an organisation at all levels, influencing senior stakeholders to adopt good practice internal control, risk management and governance processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex audit judgements and deliver insight for senior and specialist audiences. Proven track record in successfully leading, managing and developing teams in a matrix management setting either as an engagement supervisor or people manager. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years' service For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious senior manager to join the Methodology team in the Audit Quality Department (AQD). The successful candidate will have significant experience in audit, in managing an audit and audit-related projects, with exemplary technical skills regarding auditing standards. The role will be primarily based either in the Baker Street Office in London or in a region office location. Travel to other offices may be required. As part of the Methodology team, providing advice and ensuring compliance with ISAs and the firm's audit methodology including: Managing and supporting with the delivery of key Audit Methodology & Reporting Projects which entails guidance, support, proposed changes to the audit tool and training General Methodology projects which include writing and updating technical guidance and policies Responding to audit methodology and reporting queries and consultations from audit staff at all levels on the helpline Development and delivery of audit methodology training content relevant to key methodology and reporting projects Representative for a sector or office which includes responding to sector or local audit specific queries, training and support with developing sector specific content Methodology team specific duties following our system of quality management. The successful candidate will have proven audit experience at manager level or above, as well as an ability to communicate with partners and staff at all levels. you'll be someone with: ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification Considers themselves an expert with regards to the UK auditing standards Wide-ranging practical experience regarding application of ISAs and audit methodology is essential including experience as an audit manager; experience in an audit technical role advising audit staff as well as experience in IT auditing techniques would be an added advantage Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative High attention to detail Experience of training design, development and delivery Strong problem solving skills Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 14, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our central quality support team. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious senior manager to join the Methodology team in the Audit Quality Department (AQD). The successful candidate will have significant experience in audit, in managing an audit and audit-related projects, with exemplary technical skills regarding auditing standards. The role will be primarily based either in the Baker Street Office in London or in a region office location. Travel to other offices may be required. As part of the Methodology team, providing advice and ensuring compliance with ISAs and the firm's audit methodology including: Managing and supporting with the delivery of key Audit Methodology & Reporting Projects which entails guidance, support, proposed changes to the audit tool and training General Methodology projects which include writing and updating technical guidance and policies Responding to audit methodology and reporting queries and consultations from audit staff at all levels on the helpline Development and delivery of audit methodology training content relevant to key methodology and reporting projects Representative for a sector or office which includes responding to sector or local audit specific queries, training and support with developing sector specific content Methodology team specific duties following our system of quality management. The successful candidate will have proven audit experience at manager level or above, as well as an ability to communicate with partners and staff at all levels. you'll be someone with: ACA or similar professional accountancy qualification Considers themselves an expert with regards to the UK auditing standards Wide-ranging practical experience regarding application of ISAs and audit methodology is essential including experience as an audit manager; experience in an audit technical role advising audit staff as well as experience in IT auditing techniques would be an added advantage Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small team and able to use own initiative High attention to detail Experience of training design, development and delivery Strong problem solving skills Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
